SUMMARY 

This is the ideal position for someone who has a passion for sports and/or entertainment and is exceptionally creative and a skilled storyteller. This position will be accountable for driving product and brand campaigns, as well as engagement to retain current collectors and attract new customers. The right candidate will have proven video production experience including proficiency in shooting, editing, and animation. The position is a full-time, in-house position based from the company’s headquarters in Carlsbad, with semi-frequent travel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Serves as the lead videographer for the organization supporting both Sports and Entertainment divisions.
• Spearhead on creative pitches - listen to organizational needs, support pitching new concepts to internal groups and external partners to meet those needs, develops relevant story ideas, and storyboards.
• Shoots and edits TV commercials, in-house training, sales, community, and sales videos
• Concepts and shoots/edits highlight videos, feature packages, and player features for social, UpperDeck.com YouTube, Twitch, Livestreams etc.
• Can shoot, edit, and produce a wide variety of style videos including animation, mixed media, animated demos, live action, stop motion, shorts and made for social.
• Conceptualizes, advises, and executes video to support the variety of cross-functional business units including, but not limited to:
  • Product highlight videos
  • Advertising brand commercials (broadcast)
  • Player feature packages
  • Digital advertising
  • Sizzle reels for/of events and trade shows
  • Partnership activations
  • Interviews
  • Livestreams
• Assists with decision making on the design, creation, and implementation of graphics, delivers animations and subtitling to meet Upper Deck branding standards as developed by the Creative Services and Brand Marketing departments.
• Manage and maintain the archival, management of video by uploading new content to the central database for use by other departments.
• Ability to translate our brand into video content and ensure content is in alignment with the Upper Deck or Licensors' brand identity.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional videos, social media assets, and website assets.
• Ensure assets are properly organized, named, and stored for easy retrieval and future use.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in video production and editing.
• Concepting shot lists, identifying locations, securing locations and talent.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS Degree with an emphasis in Video Production, Media Production, or a related area (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5 years experience developing video content, including animation production, shooting footage, and editing.
• Experience ideating video concepts and producing associated storyboards, shot lists and scripts.
• Experience with a professionalsports team is a plus.
• Experience working with different licensors is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Able to travel for work over extended periods of time and work flexible hours including evening, weekend, holidays, and long periods of consecutive days.
• Proven track record of delivering on small, medium, and large-scale production projects.
• Ability to multi-task, meet tight timelines, and work effectively in a high pressure and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction, work effectively with team members, and provide leadership/direction.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize workload efficiently and quickly.
• Proactive, highly organized, and resourceful with great attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of and working experience with the Adobe Creative Suite (Specific knowledge of Premiere Pro and After Effects is necessary).
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects across different categories, supporting different organizational functions.